The commercial construction industry is known for its high-stress and high-risk nature. Tight deadlines, complex projects, and evolving industry challenges can put immense pressure on everyone involved with a project. In our industry, creating a healthy work environment is not just an option; it is a necessity for safety and success.
As a family-owned business, Crain’s commitment to our core values and ever-present emphasis on creating a healthy work environment within our firm has become a differentiator for us in the industry. If there’s one lesson we’ve learned from decades of commercial construction experience in Nashville, it’s that relationships matter. And that starts with the relationships between the members of our team.
Why a Healthy Work Environment Matters in Commercial Construction
Whether you’re vetting a contractor for your next project or a construction management graduate looking to get started in the industry, here are a few specific reasons to consider the work environment at the firms you explore:
The culture of the commercial construction firm has a big impact on the outcome of their projects.
Every commercial construction project is built with thousands of smaller decisions and interactions. Teamwork and collaboration are vital for project success. At Crain, we’ve seen how our company culture impacts the outcome of our projects in a variety of ways.
When employees feel valued, supported, and connected to one another, it impacts the way they show up for work each day. That makes a difference in how they approach the countless decisions and interactions that are involved with each project.
A healthy work environment enhances employee morale by emphasizing the overall well-being of everyone involved in a project.
It makes sense that employees are better equipped to handle the demanding nature of their work when they are cared for mentally and physically. This requires intentionality in an industry that often values profit over people and getting stuff done over doing the right thing.
At Crain, we believe in treating everyone like human beings, not just employees or business partners. This includes everything from prioritizing safety on the job site to providing our team members with access to resources for navigating personal challenges.
A healthy culture allows people to own their mistakes rather than passing blame or pointing fingers.
When you have multiple stakeholders involved in a project — and the stakes are high — the competitive nature of the industry and the complex nature of a project can lead to a tendency to deflect blame rather than engage in a collaborative problem-solving approach.
At Crain, we’ve learned that doing the right thing doesn’t mean it’s the easiest thing to do, but integrity makes a difference well beyond the moment.
A healthy work environment cultivates collaboration across the entire project – encompassing internal team members and external stakeholders.
Finally, a healthy work environment fosters strong relationships among team members and promotes effective communication across the entire chain of command. It also encourages the sharing of knowledge between everyone involved in a project — from engineers and architects to trade partners and subcontractors. This collaborative approach leads to better problem-solving, reduced errors, improved safety, and higher-quality deliverables across the entire spectrum of a project.
Working with Crain: Discover the Difference
In our fast-paced, high-stress world of commercial construction, creating a healthy work environment is not just a luxury, but a necessity for success. At Crain, we understand the significance of cultivating a supportive culture that puts relationships first.
We invite you to partner with us for your next project and experience the transformative power of our culture. Learn more about how our commitment to fostering a collaborative, positive atmosphere can elevate your construction experience by contacting us today. Together, let’s build a successful project from the inside out.
